CoVid19 Part X - 1,564 cases ROI (9 deaths) 209 in NI (7 deaths) (25 March) Read OP

elperello · 23-03-2020 06:52PM

laugh wrote: »

Just an FYI for people watching the news, there is no such thing as the Dublin Mountains.

https://www.dublinmountains.ie/home/

bekker · 23-03-2020 06:52PM

Duke of Url wrote: »

What’s the point in ramping up testing without the means to process the tests.

Like much else in this country, based on the idea that big headline numbers will be understood to be meaningful effective action.

Any increase is to be welcomed, but the continuing hiding of the daily tests processed figure is reminiscent of the HSE at it's fudging worst.

r93kaey5p2izun · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

IQO wrote: »

Now got an invite for testing at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow.

As I don't have a car, I'm wondering what the best way of traveling there would be. Walking distance is about 2 hours, cycling about 45 minutes.

Also the below tweets indicate the Tallaght facility is similar to Croke Park - a 'drive through' for cars.

https://twitter.com/Pamela_Laird/status/1241357033582010370

Anyone any ideas how to handle this without a car? I called HSE and they said I need to get one of my friends to do the driving.

There would be thousands of people without cars in the country, so I think there will be many more people in the same situation.

The HSE info page says not to attend a drive through testing centre unless in a car. You will need different arrangements ie tester calling to house, but expect that to be much more delayed. Lots of people have no access to a car in their household, and it's not like you can ask non immediate family to risk infection by driving you, so there will be lots of us in this position. Given Dublin is probably where most people without cars live, they should organise some centres here where you can arrive as a pedestrian if needed.

givyjoe · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

Snow Garden wrote: »

Great table but any chance of a graph/chart?

Worrying upward/steep trend in that total cases graph.

Logan Roy · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Shutdown needed now please. Get them clowns away from the beeches and tourist attractions

What about oaks or birch? Are we allowed near these?

martingriff · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

Given the ramping up of testing, we just need to hope that deaths don't become a daily feature. At least there are fewer cases in ICU.

I do not think the increase of testing equate to more people dying. If they are that bad they are already in hospital and tested

Logan Roy · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

Andrew00 wrote: »

Shutdown needed now please. Get them clowns away from the beeches and tourist attractions

What about oaks or birch? Are we allowed near these?

stephenjmcd · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

antodeco wrote: »

Agree with the comment the Gardai are on top of things. Saw a few if the vans yesterday dispersing groups of teenagers. The Gardai all looked like the ARU lads.

That would have been the public order unit. Permanent members assigned to that unit now in all areas.

Beasty · 23-03-2020 06:53PM

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

They seem to have got their test and result fast

So you were speculating. You have no evidence to back up your claim. This is a very serious situation and we can do without this sort of stuff winding others up

frillyleaf · 23-03-2020 06:54PM

froog wrote: »

the government really shouldn't have put out that 15,000 figure. now people think we're doing great just cause we're not hitting 30% increases every day. our response is weak compared to many other countries.

Are there any comparisons for tests per capita or each county at each stage ?

SweetCaliber · 23-03-2020 06:55PM

Snow Garden wrote: »

Great table but any chance of a graph/chart?

If you click the link there's charts.

YFlyer · 23-03-2020 06:55PM

Wibbs wrote: »

It'll take a while I suspect YF. The last time I was in a Maccy Dees a large proportion of the customers ordering their DIY diabetes meals were fat as fools.

You're right there.

Mervyn Skidmore · 23-03-2020 06:55PM

Beasty wrote: »

So you were speculating. You have no evidence to back up your claim. This is a very serious situation and we can do without this sort of stuff winding others up

In fairness, 90% of this thread is speculation.

TheDenialTwist · 23-03-2020 06:55PM

caveat emptor wrote: »

We are not talking about washing hands. That works at cleaning your hands though.

By general public do you mean people who can understand what's written and think about in the context of daily live. i.e if the virus can be airborne for 3 hours that if they have to go shopping, they can reduce the risk of breathing the virus in by using a respirator / goggles etc.

I understand most people would swallow a brick if you gave it to them but I think you should give the "general public" a bit more credit. We have to break chains of transmission.

You still didn't answer my question, where does it say about public requirements to wear masks and gloves?

Instead you chose to attack me personally, namely: my username, do I deny everything, and my views on the Moon Landing... This beggars belief really. It's exhausting and petty.

So, I'm very interested to know what PPE you would propose the public to employ when they have to go shopping? What are your specific recommendations? What grade respirators would you advise and so forth? Have you passed on your advice about PPE to Health Officials?

Also, what experience do you personally have in the utilisation of PPE during a pandemic of a novel virus?

In addition, in relation to the virus being airborne, that was one study, we do not know with 100% certainty that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne.

Initially we were informed it's not airborne, then one small laboratory study (conducted under laboratory conditions) illustrated some droplets to remain airborne for a few hours. Once again, this is just one study.

You'll probably ask do I work for the Defence Forces too, since I commended Naval Personnel for providing an ideal testing base for the virus in Cork.

Thank you once again to LE Eithne and Naval Personnel who will be carrying out the testing.

Naval Personnel are well versed and experienced in the use of PPE and coping with crisis situations.

Everyone in the Country is on a learning curve, please keep mindful of that before attacking me personally and insulting my intelligence.

smallfryy · 23-03-2020 06:55PM

I have a sinus infection and deffo need an antibiotic, do ye reckon I'll have a hell of a time getting an appointment? Has anyone here had to see a doc since this all happened? I feel a bit embarrassed ringing the GP now for this when I know it's so busy.

Also a bit scared to wait in a GP surgery just in case

23-03-2020 06:56PM

martingriff wrote: »

I do not think the increase of testing equate to more people dying. If they are that bad they are already in hospital and tested

You'd be hoping the death/ICU % would drop.as case number increases

In rare bit of good news italy has experienced new case numbers drop for 2nd day in a row

MD1990 · 23-03-2020 06:56PM

people willing to potentially risk their life for a happy meal.

crazy times

Shn99 · 23-03-2020 06:57PM

Will be more clarity on school closures tomorrow
https://twitter.com/newschambers/status/1242153312079753223?s=21

woohoo!!! · 23-03-2020 06:57PM

frillyleaf wrote: »

Are there any comparisons for tests per capita or each county at each stage ?

Per capita, we're doing good. Our real problem is our ICU capacity and necessary equipment.

https://twitter.com/Care2much18/status/1242091023729340421?s=19

beggars_bush · 23-03-2020 06:57PM

So the horse racing goes on

Does that mean that bookies are still open?

frillyleaf · 23-03-2020 06:57PM

Beasty wrote: »

Dr Holohan said 215. He also said 1,012 in total. Yesterday's reported figure was 785. The figure in the thread title now reads 1,121 (changed to that by another mod). I am not sure where we are up to, but I guess recoveries may be affecting things

I don’t think so, I think it’s new confirmed cases as opposed to deducting recoveries

JP Liz V1 · 23-03-2020 06:58PM

Beasty wrote: »

So you were speculating. You have no evidence to back up your claim. This is a very serious situation and we can do without this sort of stuff winding others up

I was making an observation based on test waiting time delays as seen in the other threads, I wasn't trolling or winding anyone up

Mervyn Skidmore · 23-03-2020 06:58PM

To all those who queued outside McDonalds for happy meals earlier, I hope you're happy now.

dan786 · 23-03-2020 06:58PM

beggars_bush wrote: »

So the horse racing goes on

Does that mean that bookies are still open?

PP and Boyles are closed since last week.

laugh · 23-03-2020 06:58PM

elperello wrote: »

https://www.dublinmountains.ie/home/

A tiny part of the Wicklow Mountains Range that's in County Dublin?

Jaysus you'd have to be a dub to come up with and agree with that.

bekker · 23-03-2020 06:58PM

elperello wrote: »

https://www.dublinmountains.ie/home/

Like much of Dublin it's taken over Wicklow!

Looney1 · 23-03-2020 06:59PM

If the government introduce a payment scheme for employees covering a certain percentage of their income. What will they do for self employed????

expectationlost · 23-03-2020 06:59PM

IQO wrote: »

Had a heavy headache on Thursday 12/03, called in sick for work on that day. The Friday/Saturday night after that i woke up bathing in sweat in the middle of the night, very dizzy and slightly fainted in the bed, but could sleep on afterwards. No further fever since then, but continuous coughing. Feeling that I'm slightly getting better since last Saturday.

sounds like you had it alright... and got through it

so do you really need to do the test?

it sounds more hassle then its worth if you have to involve other people.

Ninthlife · 23-03-2020 06:59PM

In terms of schools

Ive two in secondary and teachers are sending them work online etc..seems to work well with Google classroom

One in primary. Text mesage to say school open Wednesday come collect books so parents can continue lessons at home..no teacher input

Already been keeping up with school work from various sites but the tone of the message irked me a bit

frillyleaf · 23-03-2020 06:59PM

woohoo!!! wrote: »

Per capita, we're doing good. Our real problem is our ICU capacity and necessary equipment.

https://twitter.com/Care2much18/status/1242091023729340421?s=19

That is great we are doing well on the testing front. I think a key difference between here and S Korea is strict quarantine measures. They may have to implement them here

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CoVid19 Part X - 1,564 cases ROI (9 deaths) 209 in NI (7 deaths) (25 March) Read OP